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PBS News Hour - Full Show

December 24, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode

Dec 25, 2024
Simona Foltin, a special correspondent focusing on human rights issues, discusses the heartbreaking discovery of mass graves in Syria, shedding light on the brutality of the Assad regime. Nutrition epidemiologist Lindsay Smith-Taley dives into the FDA's new food labeling rules, emphasizing their potential to improve consumer understanding of nutrition. The conversation touches on global humanitarian crises, the challenges of balancing renewable energy with fishing industries, and the resurgence of Māori rights protests in New Zealand, highlighting the ongoing struggle for equality.
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  • The discovery of mass graves in Syria serves as a harrowing reminder of the Assad regime's brutal legacy during the civil war.
  • Protests in New Zealand highlight indigenous Māori concerns over government actions perceived as undermining their historical rights and partnerships.

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Mass Graves in Syria Expose Brutality

The recent discovery of mass graves in Syria highlights the brutality of the Assad regime during the civil war. Locations like Tadamun, once a vibrant suburb, are now marked by the horrors of summary executions, with bodies buried in unmarked graves. Witnesses recount chilling stories, such as the use of a football field as a burn pit for victims' bodies. These graves serve as stark reminders of the violence inflicted on civilians, raising urgent calls for accountability and the need for international oversight in the exhumation of these sites.

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